Pine Gulch Fire Activity Increases Saturday Afternoon

Fire activity has picked up this afternoon in Division D on the southwestern portion of the Pine Gulch Fire due to a wind shift. The fire is burning very actively near Garfield Mesa and the V 8/10 Road. Firefighters are aware of the increase in fire behavior and movement and are focusing their efforts in that area. Firefighters are being supported with air tankers dropping retardant.  More details will be provided as they become available.